Public Education Specialist

Job Description:

Public Education Specialist

Description

Pay Range: $30.80/hr. - $38.50/hr.

Pay Range: $64,059 - 80,074/annually

Job Posting Closing on: June 13, 2025

Benefits for this position include: 11 Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Pension Plan, Professional Development Opportunities, and much more.

The City of Fort Worth is one of the fastest growing large cities in the U.S. Our employees serve the needs of nearly 1,000,000 residents, promoting our values of exceptional customer experience, mutual respect, embracing our diversity, continuous improvement, ethical behavior, and accountability.

The Library is seeking to hire an experienced and innovative Public Education Specialists to oversee STEAM and maker programming at the Vivian J Lincoln Library. The ideal candidate for this position will have extensive knowledge of learning theory and a passion for experiential learning. They will be customer-focused, creative, and enthusiastic. They will also be engaging public speakers, comfortable with technology, possess excellent time management and communication skills, and enjoy working with library customers of all ages, backgrounds, dispositions, and abilities.

The purpose of this position is to oversee the daily operations and educational programming of the creative lab/makerspace within a community branch library. The successful candidate will enjoy serving the public one-to-one, in a group setting, or across a customer service desk and have a work history that includes experience working with youth (preschool through high school) and adult learners.

All applicants must submit a cover letter, and resume to be considered.

The Public Education Specialist job responsibilities include:

• Conceptualize, plan, coordinate, implement, and evaluate STEAM and maker programs using the Library’s framework for programming design and evaluation.
• Oversee daily operations of the branch creative lab including space organization, management of supplies, inventory, and equipment, and the collection and submission of statistical data and reports.
• Lead virtual and in-person workshops, classes, and hands-on learning projects for youth, adults, and at times for other staff members.
• Provide both internal and external customers with technology assistance and training and assist customers with self-service equipment and technology.
• Adapt workshops and activities to engage customers with different learning styles.
• Develop and sustain partnerships with local community organizations.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Education, Public Administration, or Social Sciences.
• At least two years of experience in outreach or education.
• Ability to work at/travel to various locations.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including occasional evenings and weekends.

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least two years of experience developing and implementing STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) and maker programs and initiatives.
• Experience with fabrication and other maker equipment such as a vinyl cutter, laser etcher/cutter, 3D printer, etc.
• Ability to speak, write, and understand Spanish.

Physical Demands:

While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch, and lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Conditions of Employment

The City of Fort Worth is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is the policy and practice of the City to recruit, hire, train and promote a diverse workforce without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or another non-merit factor.

The City of Fort Worth is committed to full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions.

Candidates who do not meet the Education requirement, may be considered if they have more relevant work experience than the position requires. Those selected for employment will be required to pass Pre-Employment checks depending on the position requirements. Those could include, but are not limited to: criminal background check, drug screen, education verification, etc. criminal convictions will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Employees are paid by direct deposit only.